Missouri / Social Services
Agency file
The Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2025, this agency had 8,644 employees with median total compensation of $39,081; the highest distinct record was $283,771.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 8,644 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($39,081) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $63,287 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,029. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $288.5M — | 8,932 — | $35,254 — |
| 2024 | $316.9M ▲ 9.8% | 8,791 ▼ 1.6% | $38,235 ▲ 8.5% |
| 2025 | $324.6M ▲ 2.5% | 8,644 ▼ 1.7% | $39,081 ▲ 2.2% |
Record list
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Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Aidan Brown holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,406.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nicole Ellis holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,401.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Leslie Carter works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Leslie earned $21,396 in 2024.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Patrian Francis holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,362.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
John Lachowsky holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,357.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ronna Linker holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,353.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Meghan Smyers works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Meghan earned $21,351 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Kevin Raymer serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,346.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Amie Robertson serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,345.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Ifechukwu Ekwomadu is a Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $21,332.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Muttschall is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $21,325.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Robin Travis holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,320.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kiara Mosley is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,312.
Program Assistant/Social Services
Taylor Allee works as a Program Assistant for Social Services. Taylor earned $21,306 in 2023.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Shawna Caruthers is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,303.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Logan Lane works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Logan earned $21,303 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Mary Barron works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Mary earned $21,301 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Katrina Fulton is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $21,299.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brittany Robbins holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,298.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ginnifer Eastman-Stevens works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ginnifer earned $21,295 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amber Hirsch is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $21,288.
Social Services Area Supervisor/Social Services
Brittnee Backman is a Social Services Area Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,282.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jennifer Brown is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,278.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Vickie Hodge works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Vickie earned $21,277 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Allison Leonard holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,261.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Jasmine Whittier serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,260.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Thomas serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,250.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Joshua Goins is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $21,246.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaleigh Merideth serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,245.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Peggy Alexander holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,238.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Johanna Appel is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,226.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Madison Cavin works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Madison earned $21,225 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melissa Mcniff holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,224.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tammy Sickrey holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,224.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tamara Crenshaw works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Tamara earned $21,218 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Ruck works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ashley earned $21,216 in 2023.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Deanna Nash serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,214.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Shelly Lagermann is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $21,201.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Aisha Jones holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,200.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nancy Elfrank is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $21,182.